P0017 on Mitsubishi: How to Diagnose & Fix
Crankshaft/Camshaft Position Correlation - Bank 1 Sensor B
1 Mitsubishi model · 1 documented issue · 1 critical · $700-$5,000 repair
P0017 on Mitsubishi by model: symptoms, diagnosis and fix
A recurring and expensive owner mistake on V6 Outlanders: buyers and even some independent shops assume a modern V6 has a timing chain, so the belt never gets changed. The 6B31 3.0L V6 fitted to the Outlander runs a rubber timing belt with a service interval around 105,000 miles. Worse, the design changed: early 2007-2009 engines used pistons with valve reliefs and are non-interference, so a snapped belt merely stranded the car, while later 6B31s are interference — a broken belt lets the pistons hit open valves and typically bends valves and damages guides. Mitsubishi enthusiast forum threads are full of owners discovering the belt only after it fails, and of 'belt or chain?' confusion threads. The 2.4L four-cylinder in the same body is chain-driven, which is exactly why the confusion persists.
Common Symptoms
- Engine cranks but will not start after a bang or rattle
- Sudden loss of power while driving
- Rattling or squealing from the front timing cover
- Rough running with multiple misfires after a timing event
- Crank/cam correlation fault stored
How to Fix
Verify what your engine has before assuming: if it is the 3.0L V6, it is a belt. Replace the timing belt, tensioner, idler pulleys and water pump as a kit at the specified interval (roughly 105k miles, or on age if the car is old and low-mileage — the belt degrades with time and heat cycles, not just miles). Get the previous owner's records; if there is no documented belt service and the car is near or past the interval, treat it as due. If a belt has already broken on a 2010-or-later V6, do a compression or leak-down test before spending money — bent valves usually mean cylinder head removal, and on a high-mileage car a used engine is often cheaper than the head repair.
What you need to fix it
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- Gates PowerGrip 6B31 timing component kit with water pump TCKWP339OEMGates TCKWP339
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P0017 code reference
General diagnostic-code context. The code alone does not confirm a cause for your vehicle; use the applicable issue card and its sources.
Frequently asked questions
What does P0017 mean on a Mitsubishi?
P0017 stands for "Crankshaft/Camshaft Position Correlation - Bank 1 Sensor B." This code means the engine computer has detected that the crankshaft and the Bank 1 'B' camshaft (typically the exhaust camshaft) are out of their proper timing relationship with each other. The computer compares the crankshaft position signal to the camshaft position signal, and when they don't line up within the allowed window, it sets this correlation code. This usually points to mechanical timing being off, most often from a stretched or worn timing chain, a slipped or stuck variable valve timing phaser, or a tensioner problem. You may notice rough running, low power, rattling at startup, or a no-start, and it should be addressed promptly to avoid valve-to-piston contact on some engines. On Mitsubishi it is documented across 1 model: Outlander.
What are the most common causes of P0017?
The most common causes of P0017 are: Stretched or worn timing chain, Worn or failed timing chain tensioner or guides, Stuck or faulty variable valve timing (VVT) cam phaser, Faulty VVT oil control/solenoid valve, Low or dirty engine oil affecting phaser operation, Faulty camshaft or crankshaft position sensor, Timing chain jumped a tooth or incorrect timing after service, Damaged reluctor (tone) ring. The specific cause varies by vehicle.
How much does it cost to fix P0017 on a Mitsubishi?
Published repair estimates on Mitsubishi range from $700 to $5,000 depending on the model and root cause. If an issue mentions a recall or campaign, check your VIN with the manufacturer or NHTSA and confirm eligibility and coverage with a dealer.
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